Vietnam Tropical Storm Death Toll Up To 91 Nov 5, 2009
Mirinae hit the Philippines with typhoon strength over the weekend, killing 27 people before losing strength as it moved across the South China Sea toward Vietnam. Both Vietnam and the Philippines were still recovering from Typhoon Ketsana, which brought the Philippine capital of Manila its worst flooding in 40 years when it struck in September ... In the Philippines, Ketsana and two later storms killed more than 900. (CBS News -- World)
* Pacquiao holding hopes of the Philippines in his fists Nov 5, 2009
Pacquiao holding hopes of the Philippines in his fists ... For the Philippines, boxer Manny Pacquiao is more than a sports champion ... Pacquiao plans to run for a seat in the nations parliament in next years elections, representing a district where he comes from in the southern Philippines. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Over 17,000 species threatened by extinction Nov 4, 2009
GENEVA A rare Panamanian tree frog, a rodent from Madagascar and two lizards found only in the Philippines are among over 17,000 species threatened with extinction, a leading environmental group said Tuesday ... The group added almost 300 reptiles this year, including the Panay monitor lizard and the sail-fin water lizard, both of which are hunted for food and threatened by logging in their native Philippines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Karzai Vows Reform Nov 4, 2009
At Kabul's airport Tuesday, U.N. election workers saw off the caskets of two female colleagues who were killed in the assault, one from the Philippines and one from Liberia. Red-eyed diplomats some in suits and some in jeans hugged each other and laid their hands on the caskets, draped with blue U.N. flags. (Fox News)
Newsweek: If economy is stagnant, why are stocks up? Nov 4, 2009
Brazil, China, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam did not suffer an economic recession. We are the only country, together with Europe, that adopted deregulated the financial market. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ex-Guantanamo detainees begin new lives in Palau Nov 4, 2009
Palau, a clutch of islands east of the Philippines that is home to some 20,000 people and still relies on funds from Washington, offered to take all but one of the Uighurs. Both sides denied the offer was linked to U.S. aid. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
World Briefs Nov 2, 2009
Fire kills 16 in Philippine residential building MANILA, Philippines -- A fire swept through a residential building as people slept in a slum community in the central Philippines today, killing 16 residents including women and children. The fire started after midnight and rapidly spread because of strong winds, gutting the wooden two-story apartment building and more than 60 nearby shanties in Bacolod city, Fire Marshal Pamela Candido said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Palau to take Uighurs Nov 1, 2009
Palau, with a population of about 20,000, is an archipelago of eight main islands plus more than 250 islets that is best known for diving and tourism and is located some 800 km (500 miles) east of the Philippines in the Pacific Ocean. The US will not send the Uighurs back to China for fear they will be tortured or executed. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
What keeps Arroyo up at night Oct 31, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Southeast Asia news and business from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam ... Arroyo, also the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, currently enjoys immunity from lawsuits, a protective constitutional provision that also applies to any incumbent president. (Asia Times Online)
UN critical of Afghan, NATO response to attack Oct 31, 2009
Ban identified two of the three other UN employees as election workers - Lydia Wonwene of Liberia and Jossie Esto of the Philippines. He said the third worked for the UN children s agency, UNICEF.. (Boston Globe)
Afghan youth share their thoughts on the election Oct 31, 2009
Fourth storm lashes Philippines. Editor's Choice. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Women Say More About an Economy Than Money Does Oct 30, 2009
While the Philippines is still in the top 10, it fell three levels ... Equity indexes are up more than 40 percent this year in China, Hong Kong, , Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
China's Han shoots 65 for Asian Amateur lead Oct 30, 2009
Mhark Fernando of the Philippines is third after shooting 67. Han, 21, made eight birdies and one bogey to earn the lead in the event, the winner of which will receive an invitation to the 2010 Masters. (ESPN -- Golf)
Deal-Breaker for Copenhagen Climate-Change Treaty May Be Obama's Congress Oct 28, 2009
asked , a negotiator for the Philippines who helps co-ordinate the G77 group, an alliance of 130 developing nations. Just as in the 1990s, Congress is concerned over losing jobs to low-cost economies with no emission rules and members are considering setting duties to be paid on their imports. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Estrada back on center stage Oct 27, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Southeast Asia news and business from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam ... MANILA - Although toppled from power and convicted and jailed for plunder, former Philippines president Joseph Estrada is still bent on recapturing the Malacanang presidential palace at next May's national elections. (Asia Times Online)
Rudd's regional vision granted a soapbox Oct 24, 2009
The 10 leaders of Association of South-East Asian Nations Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Burma and Cambodia are already in Hua Hin for the 15th ASEAN summit. They will be joined by leaders from China, Japan, South Korea, India, New Zealand and Australia for the East Asia Summit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Fewer Americans Believe in Global Warming Oct 23, 2009
Pt. 5: I don't know if the people of the Philippines would agree with your assessment of hurricane strengths/frequencies right about now. Pt. 6: Global Dimming was and is a great concern. (CBS News)
UN slams Myanmar, N.Korea, Palestinian rights ills Oct 23, 2009
A man stacks boxes of food aid in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, northern Philippines, October 23, 2009. Typhoon Lupit, which means "fierce" in Filipino,weakened and slowed down as it moved closer to. (AlertNet)
Pakistan willing to be flexible on Kashmir: Shaukat Aziz Oct 21, 2009
Manila - Eight employees of the environment department were kidnapped Wednesday in the southern Philippines, a regional military commander said. The employees were manning an environment checkpoint in a forest area in Butuan City, 810 kilometres sout. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
Ousted Filipino leader announces election bid Oct 21, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (AP): Ousted leader Joseph Estrada, convicted of plunder and later pardoned, said Wednesday he wants to run in next year's elections despite legal challenges and immediate objections to the idea of his political comeback ... In the 1970s, he won five best actor awards in the Philippines' version of the Oscars. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Susilo inaugurated as Indonesian president Oct 20, 2009
Other special envoys were from New Zealand, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and the United States. As part of the inauguration ceremony, Yudhoyono and Boediono took oaths as president and vice president. (Xinhuanet, China)
Best from Sunday Oct 19, 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Police went door-to-door urging residents to leave landslide-ravaged areas of the northern Philippines on Saturday in a "pre-emptive evacuation" as a new typhoon loomed after recent back-to-back storms killed more than 750 people, officials said. NEW DELHI - A blaze erupted at a fireworks warehouse in southern India, killing at least 32 people and injuring 10 others ahead of a major Hindu festival Saturday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Will We Stay 50 Years In Afghanistan? Oct 16, 2009
Not according to the Pentagon's plan for a fifty-year "Long War" of counterinsurgency spanning Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Horn of Africa, the Philippines and beyond. Military intellectuals envision a prolonged cold war against Al Qaeda, with hot wars along the way. (CBS News)
Why I love Al Jazeera Oct 16, 2009
Over just a few days in late May, when I actively monitored Al Jazeera (although I watched it almost every evening during a month in Sri Lanka), I was treated to penetrating portraits of in the Somali war, of against the Nigerian government in the oil-rich south of the country, of, of , of the danger that desertification poses to Bedouin life in northern Sudan, of the environmental devastation around the Aral Sea, of after an attack on a temple in Austria, of in the southern Philippines, of in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Aquino leading Philippine presidential race - poll Oct 14, 2009
Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino in Tagum City, southern Philippines, September 25, 2009. Aquino, the son of much loved former President Cory Aquino has taken a commanding lead among potential candidates for the 2010 presidential elections, an opinion poll said on Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Click to read:Toll From Philippine Typhoons Tops 600 Oct 11, 2009
00004000 MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2009 ... A woman holds onto a man as strong currents pull her away in Rosales, northern Philippines, on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 ... A rescuer from the Philippine Air Force carries a young boy towards a helicopter as flood water rises in Pangasinan province, Philippines, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. (CBS News)
Crisis point Oct 9, 2009
New Philippines floods kill many. Jet ski boy set for world stage. (BBC News -- Africa)
Dannatt explains Cameron approach Oct 9, 2009
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Gore Vidals United States of Fury, Johann Hari, The Independent Oct 9, 2009
Gore Vidal's United States of fury - Americas, World - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (Harper's Magazine)
Timeline: Japan Oct 8, 2009
1942 - Japan occupies a succession of countries, including the Philippines, Dutch East Indies, Burma and Malaya. In June, US aircraft carriers defeat the Japanese at the Battle of Midway. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 7, 2009
Police say three people who robbed a man's Oklahoma flat were caught by his wife in the Philippines, who saw them on the webcam the couple communicate with while apart. A maths teacher in Ohio has set a new world record by growing a 1,725-pound pumpkin. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Ghost of Thaksin's past visits Abhisit Oct 7, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Southeast Asia news and business from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Southeast Asia. (Asia Times Online)
'Free personal care' pledged Oct 3, 2009
Page last updated at 08:12 GMT, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 09:12 UK. Free personal care' for elderly. (BBC News -- UK)
European angst Oct 3, 2009
Page last updated at 10:04 GMT, Friday, 2 October 2009 11:04 UK. Tories' German alliance strained. (BBC News -- Europe)
In pictures: Victims mourned Oct 3, 2009
At an independence day gathering, Capt Camara said: "September 28, 2009 is from now on a symbol of violence. RELATED BBC LINKS Bookmark with: MORE GALLERIES Images of the deadly earthquake in Sumatra A selection of your photos Images of the Pacific Ocean tsunami Tropical storm sweeps across the Philippines Striking images from the week's news The impact made by some of the designs in London Explore the BBC Popular links BBC links A to F BBC links H to L BBC links M to Sc BBC links Sp to W Site... (BBC News -- Africa)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Oct 3, 2009
Storm spares Philippines capital. Olympic 'losers' stunned and dismayed. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Philippines braces for new storm Oct 2, 2009
The Philippines has ordered the evacuation of thousands of people from areas in the path of a second powerful typhoon to hit the country in a week ... Officials fear a second disaster after Typhoon Ketsana caused the worst floods in the Philippines in decades ... Ketsana caused nearly 300 deaths in the Philippines, as well as more than 100 in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Tweeting Masses Shine in New Hurricane Katrina Oct 2, 2009
The Philippines woes offer three broader lessons for Asia and investors betting on the regions growth potential ... The Philippines is a prime and tragic example, as we were reminded this week ... Yes, the Philippines economy is growing 1. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Guinea leader 'fears for safety' Oct 2, 2009
Page last updated at 19:14 GMT, Thursday, 1 October 2009 20:14 UK. Guinea leader 'fears for safety. (BBC News -- Africa)
Getting unions' vote, via Guam Sep 24, 2009
It would be out of character for him to oversee spending of millions of U.S. dollars for a military project that would be built largely by overseas workers (primarily from the Philippines) who are more than willing to work at less than prevailing Hawai'i wages. So this is a tricky deal. (Honolulu Advertiser)
China army parade may give clue to new missiles Sep 23, 2009
An ASBM deployed from Chinese territory would have a range of about 1,500 km, enough to reach far beyond Taiwan and cover much of Japan and the Philippines. An ASBM would be an "asymmetric" weapon, since a carrier group has inadequate direct defence against it, especially if confronted with multiple missiles, unlike the more traditional submarines or bombers which a carrier group can counter. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Philippines 'captures top rebel' Sep 23, 2009
Philippines 'captures top rebel. The Philippines army said it captured an important rebel base ... The Philippines army says it has captured a top Muslim rebel, Camarudin Hadji Ali, a claim denied by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
From financial powerhouses to the houses of power Sep 23, 2009
Manuel ''Mar'' Roxas worked on Wall Street for 12 years with prestigious investment bank Allen and Co. He worked on some of the Philippines' biggest deals, and became a senator in the process, in the path of his grandfather, who was the first president of the independent Philippines in 1946. With President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo due to step down next year, Roxas was eyeing his own tilt at the Malacanang Palace but recently stepped back to become running mate to former president Corazon Aquino's... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
New frontrunner emerges in the Philippines Sep 23, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Southeast Asia news and business from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam ... MANILA - Presidential aspirant and senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino has surged in recent opinion polls, dramatically changing the calculus of general elections scheduled for next year in the Philippines ... Estrada denied the allegations and filed libel charges on Thursday against Yuchengco and the Philippine Daily Inquirer, which along with nearly all of the local newspapers in... (Asia Times Online)
Market Forecaster Sep 22, 2009
Increases were reported for Mexico (59,600 MT), Taiwan (54,300 MT), the Philippines (48,800 MT), Panama (45,200 MT, including 2,000 MT switched from Guatemala), Italy (38,500 MT), unknown destinations (34,700 MT), Nigeria (32,500 MT), and Japan (30,400 MT). Decreases were reported for Bolivia (9,400 MT) and Guatemala (2,000 MT). (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Gates charity pledges Africa rabies cash Sep 22, 2009
The money will be spent on vaccinations for dogs in Tanzania, Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa and in the Visayas archipelago of the Philippines. The programme is based on research work from Glasgow University's Vet School. (BBC News -- Africa)
Danish soldier killed in southern Afghanistan Sep 19, 2009
The military lists these other locations as Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba; Djibouti; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Jordan; Kenya; Kyrgyzstan; Philippines; Seychelles; Sudan; Tajikistan; Turkey; and Yemen ... The military lists these other locations as Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba; Djibouti; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Jordan; Kenya; Kyrgyzstan; Philippines; Seychelles; Sudan; Tajikistan; Turkey; and Yemen. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Arroyo 'not in presidential race' Sep 17, 2009
The governing coalition in the Philippines has named its candidate for next year's presidential election - defence secretary Gilberto Teodoro. The announcement ends any speculation that the current president, Gloria Arroyo, might attempt to run again. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Philippines' ruling party names Teodoro as presidential candidate Sep 17, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " Asked about other presidential candidates, he merely said "all of the candidates are formidable opponents. (Channelnewsasia.com)
A Muslim model: What Indonesia can teach the world Sep 13, 2009
But unlike in Pakistan or Yemen or the Philippines, American assistance isn t prominently covered in the press, or a flashpoint for public anger. It doesn t hurt that President Obama spent some of his childhood in the country, and today his administration is hugely popular in Indonesia. (Boston Globe)
Cory's son says he will run for Philippines presidency Sep 10, 2009
MANILA: Benigno Aquino, the son of the former Philippines president Corazon Aquino, has signalled he will run for the country's top post in next year's presidential election. In confirming his candidacy, Mr Aquino vowed to fight against corruption and promised to rule for all sectors of society, not just the rich. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
UN to add YouTube to live TV for climate momentum Sep 9, 2009
AP Photo - A biker displays his small flag as they converge in front of the U.S. embassy Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 in Manila Philippines on the last leg of their campaign for the protection of the environment ... AP Photo - A biker displays a poster of the coming conference as they converge in front of the U.S. embassy Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 in Manila Philippines on the last leg of their campaign for the protection of the environment. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Late Philippine leader's son running for president Sep 9, 2009
MANILA, Philippines - The son of late Philippine leader Corazon Aquino announced Wednesday he will run for president next year to continue the legacy of his mother, who became the country's democracy icon for standing up to dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Sen. (ABC 7 News, DC)
UN wants new global currency to replace dollar... Sep 9, 2009
" The US annually spends more than twice the Military budget on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_federal_budget). That doesn't even count the state's portion of Medicaid which is up to 50% of the government outlay - and only covers these 3 programs as "social programs" when there are really many more at both the Federal and state level In short, I'm not sure where you got your numbers from but they're wrong Nick on September 08, 2009 at... (The Drudge Report)
Aquino son to run for president Sep 9, 2009
Mr Aquino's decision to run establishes a dynasty based on his long-established land-owning clan based in Tarlac, central Philippines. "I want to make democracy work not just for the rich and the well-connected, but for everybody," Mr Aquino said. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Miss Ireland upstages lady in red Sep 7, 2009
At least three people drowned and another 80 are missing after a ferry sank off the Philippines. Sunday, 6 September 2009. (Yahoo News -- Beauty Pageants)
Israel Snubs U.S. Call to Halt Settlements Sep 6, 2009
That's what they say just before they're beheaded in the Philippines. by obamaismyhero September 4, 2009 9:29 AM EDT. (CBS News)
* Pacquiao to make second attempt to win in political ring Sep 6, 2009
Manny Pacquiao salutes at a ceremony in which he was promoted to senior master sergeant of the ready reserve division of the Philippine Army in Taguig City, Philippines, on Friday ... Pacquiaos victories over such formidable opponents as Ricky Hatton, Juan Manuel Marquez, David Diaz and Oscar de la Hoya have made him one of the Philippines most popular personalities. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Pacquiao aiming to conquer political ring Sep 5, 2009
Pacquiao's victories over such formidable opponents as Ricky Hatton, Juan Manuel Marquez, David Diaz and Oscar de la Hoya have made him one of the Philippines' most popular personalities. But he lost to a veteran politician in his first bid for Congress in 2007. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Son of Aquino poised to run for Philippine president Sep 2, 2009
MANILA (AFP) - The son of Philippines democracy icon Corazon Aquino on Tuesday moved one step closer to running for president when his main rival for their opposition party's nomination stepped aside. Liberal Party chief Senator Mar Roxas withdrew his candidacy for next year's presidential campaign so that Senator Benigno Aquino III, popularly known as "Noynoy", could run. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Philippine Consulate here to help with passports and more Sep 1, 2009
Published: Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:11 AM HST LIHU E Members of the mobile team of the Honolulu Consulate General of the Philippines will be on Kaua i Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to help those on the island who may need consular assistance. That assistance may be for passports, voter registration, and other consular services, according to a press release from the consulate and Kaua i Filipino Community Council. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
McChrystal Calls for New Afghan Strategy Sep 1, 2009
Then explain why Jihadists kill civilians in Africa, India, the Philippines ... Then explain why Jihadists kill civilians in Africa, India, the Philippines. (CBS News -- Politics)
'Tragedy' warning over car plunge Aug 30, 2009
"Crew members are living on board these trawlers, they are from the Philippines, they are from Poland," he said. "They have no other home and they could have been burned alive. "The boats are carrying several hundred gallons of diesel, so it could have been a major, major tragedy here last night. (BBC News -- UK)
For immigrants, Kennedy remained tireless advocate Aug 29, 2009
BOSTON -- Before 1965, Leticia Hermosa had little chance of crossing the Pacific to the U.S. from the Philippines. Hermosa, a nurse, and others like her just couldn't get through the strict U.S. immigration quota system, which favored Western Europeans and essentially excluded those from Asia and Latin America. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Mullen: Afghanistan "Serious and Deteriorating" Aug 24, 2009
Mullen: Afghanistan "Deterioriating" - CBS News. WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2009. (CBS News)
